Looking For A Couple Of Minnesota Sports Fans

not a terrific writer describes me.
I’d post this over at Twinkie Town, Canis Hoopus, Hockey Wilderness, and Daily Gopher. Some good fans and good minds at those sites as well

I think you already picked this cupboard clean… Although getting Elgar to do a weekly what the heck is he talking about piece would be cool!

Back in the Mesozoic era ( the early 1980’s ) the way to become a successful reporter was mostly like this. Apply at a local newspaper. If hired as a general reporter, you instantly are introduced to the exciting world of covering city council meetings, local charity events, and the fire department extracting Mrs. Jone’s cat from a tree. And you were also forced to (ugh) wear a tie. For a young sport’s reporter, you typically covered mainly the local high school team’s, and maybe the local A baseball club if your area is fortunate enough to have one (go Lumberkings)!

I’m writing this mostly towards that younger generation of writer mind you, but the opportunity presented here, as I understand it, is a huge opportunity for someone who thinks they have what it takes to do so. SB Nation is clearly growing – and encourage anyone who fits the description to GO FOR IT! You have an opportunity to be successful NOW, as opposed to the old fashioned underpaid newspaper route. The job requires a huge amount of discipline, work ethic, and research, but this looks like a very rewarding gig. I mean as far as I know the Wild’s goalie this year is Wayne Gretsky, but if you know any more than that, you should really consider taking a chance.

Think about what Eric is doing right now! Talking to players that we all wish we could talk to, heck last year the ended up interviewing a couple of old Vike hall of famers.. Seriously, this is nothing but good stuff.

but I blog to chat not be grade on what I actually know about writing. Believe it or not, it was my term papers that carried my GPA. I would disect every little owrd and paragraph.
So yes, I would be interested in doing Gopher Football. and basketball. By the way, “How Bout Them Gopher Hoopsters!”
Promise you guys that I would do my writing during the day. I usually am up late due to body pains, meds, no lighting cause my wife nags me to “get off that dang Vikings site and go to bed!”
 All that combined makes my writing look terrible. I will get it right. So, if ya wanna give the old man a shot, be happy to try.
I have some connections where I could get some inside poop. Lots of long time season ticket holders in the family and alumni that could get me in touch withthe right folks.
Nice thing is that I have the time to make those pesky phone calls to get “Shefter style” inside info. Never mind – bad example. I will bug the crap out of them,
By the way guys. Hit me when I go to camp. Every year I get special access to players in camp and can chat a long time with many of the Vikings player. Send a FOX video of me chatting with Toby and AD.
Let me know how I san help. I read some of the stuff on the Minny Sports blog. Could be a great site once it takes hold.
No readers again so I hope the typos were limited. (Didn’t take my pain meds yet, so thats a plus)
Happy thanksgiving DN family. You all mean a lot to me and are one of the things I am thankful for on this day.
BTW- Send prayers up for Pete, one of our bloggers and players in my fantasy league. His girlfriend was hit by a car at 45 mph. She had extensive facial damage. Pte knew what I had been thru and wrote. She is out of intensive care and will survive. Keep Pete and Anna in your Thanksgiving prayers. Pete is across country and financially unale to see her. He is very upset. I am considering a funraiser to help him get to be with her.
Will keep you all updated.. . .

Kinda like applying for a job in your underwear.

Where are those damn glasses?
Eye reely kan spel !

Wish I knew anything other than Vikings.